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NJ S1860
NJ S1860Provides immunity from civil and criminal liability for rescue of animal from motor vehicle under inhumane conditions.
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Introduced
02/15/2018
02/15/2018
In Committee
05/31/2018
05/31/2018
Crossed Over
07/01/2018
07/01/2018
Passed
Dead
01/08/2020
01/08/2020
Introduced Session
2018-2019 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill would provide civil and criminal immunity to persons who in good faith enter a motor vehicle to rescue an animal left unattended therein under inhumane conditions adverse to the health or welfare of the animal, provided that the rescuer adheres to certain conditions, notice requirements, and procedures detailed in the bill.
AI Summary
This bill provides civil and criminal immunity to individuals who in good faith enter a motor vehicle to rescue an animal that has been left unattended under inhumane conditions that may endanger the animal's health or welfare. The rescuer must contact appropriate rescue personnel before entering the vehicle, unless exigent circumstances warrant foregoing such action. After removing the animal, the rescuer must immediately contact rescue personnel for assistance and veterinary care if needed. The bill defines "appropriate rescue personnel" to include law enforcement, firefighters, emergency responders, animal control officers, and agents of the New Jersey Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals or county societies.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Assembly Floor Amendment Passed (Johnson) (on 05/23/2019)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/S2000/1860_R1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/S2000/1860_R1.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/S2000/1860_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/S2000/1860_I1.PDF |
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